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This continues the account of Jesus' healing two men with demons.
Now
This shows that the author will tell the reader information he needs before the story can continue. The pigs had been there before Jesus arrived. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events)
If you cast us out
This can also mean "Since you are going to cast us out."
us
exclusive (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
them
the demons inside the man
The demons came out and went into the pigs
"The demons left the man and entered the animals."
Behold
The word “behold” here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
rushed down the steep hill
"ran quickly down the steep slope"
perished in the water
"drowned"